TechnologyTop StoriesBytedance holds of IPO in Hong Kong over data privacy issuesGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 13, 202101297 The company has been weighing its options for an initial public offering of all or some of its businesses in the US or Hong Kong
FinanceTop StoriesKenya-based mobile commerce firm Copia Global expands in UgandaGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 202101376 The expansion will help Ugandans have access to high-quality affordable products and plans to capture Uganda’s strong retail sector
CurrencyTop StoriesCBDC can enhance cross-border payments efficiencyGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 202101293 Hong Kong and Singapore leading in CBDC efforts, BIS mentioned that countries must work together and design CBDCs keeping its interoperability in mind
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Aramco to raise billions from asset salesGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 202101474 Saudi Aramco raised around $12.4 bn by selling the leasing rights over oil pipelines
FintechTop StoriesGoogle to enter fintech space in Japan with Pring acquisitionGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 202101648 Besides acquiring the cashless payment company, Google will also invest around $180 million to $270 mn
EconomyTop StoriesTransport and Logistics to contribute 10% of Saudi GDP by 2030GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 202102722 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a brand new transport and logistics programme last week
CurrencyTop StoriesVisa reports over $1bn in crypto spending in H1 2021GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 202101502 Currently, the company is partnered with Coinbase, Circle and BlockFi to allow its cards to access crypto wallets on those platforms
AviationTop StoriesLATAM Airlines’ bankruptcy period extended till mid-SeptemberGBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 202101314 The South American Airlines had the deadline of presenting its restructuring plan by the end of June
TechnologyTop StoriesDidi co-founders lose $1.5 bn as global shares plungeGBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 202101813 Cheng Wei and Jean Liu lost the massive amount in just two days after Beijing’s crackdown on the company
FeaturedLogisticsDroppa partners with Elite Truck hire to expand service offeringsGBO CorrespondentJuly 6, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 6, 202101276 The partnership comes as a result of increasing national demand